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Nonprofit · EIN 57-0907683

PARENTS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC

Also known as JACKSON MS

Tax-exempt · JACKSON, MS 39213

Financials

$224K$247K2022$199K$228K2023$110K$140K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PARENTS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$109,612$139,528-$29,916$223,724$19,128$204,596
June 30, 2024990$198,818$228,140-$29,322$251,967$17,455$234,512
June 30, 2023990$224,049$247,435-$23,386$283,473$19,639$263,834
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$99,973
of which government grants
$81,447
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$9,639
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$30,000
Other salaries and wages
$40,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$75,752
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,927
Occupancy
$7,670
Travel
$3,980
Depreciation
$513
Program services (functional)
$98,841
Management and general (functional)
$40,687

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$251,967
Total assets, end of year
$223,724
Total liabilities, end of year
$19,128
Net assets, end of year
$204,596
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,069
Net assets without donor restrictions
$204,596
Gross receipts
$109,612
Employees
2
Year formed
1989
State of legal domicile
MS

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GWENDOLYN GARDNEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$30,000
BENJAMIN TORREYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ROY A MILLERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
VANESSA GRAYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ALTHEA JOHNSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
VANESSA WILSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
OLLYE SHIRLEYEMERITUS MEM
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GWENDOLYN GARDNEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$30,000
ANNIE ARCHIEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
VANESSA GRAYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ALTHEA JOHNSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ROY A MILLERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
OLLYE SHIRLEYEMERITUS MEM
Trustee or director
–$0
NANCY SYLVESTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
BENJAMIN TORREYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
CAROLYN J WHITEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
VANESSA WILSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GWENDOLYN GARDNEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$30,000
ANNIE ARCHIEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
VANESSA LLOYD CLAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
ROY A MILLERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
OLLYE SHIRLEYEMERITUS MEM
Trustee or director
–$0
NANCY SYLVESTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
BENJAMIN TORREYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
CAROLYN J WHITETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
VANESSA WILSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
350 W WOODROW WILSON AVE STE 2515A, JACKSON, MS 39213-7686
In care of
% VICKIE BROWN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
GWENDOLYN GARDNER, 350 W WOODROW WILSON AVE STE 2515A, JACKSON, MS 39213
Signed the 990
GWENDOLYN GARDNER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(601) 969-6015
Return prepared by
TANN BROWN & RUSS CO PLLC

Mission

WE WORK TO ENGAGE AND BUILD THE CAPACITY OF PARENTS TO ADVOCATE FOR AND AFFECT CHANGE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL SYSTEMS. WE WORK TOWARD QUALITY, EQUITABLE EDUCATION FOR ALL CHILDREN. OUR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES ADVANCE THREE PRIMARY GOALS: TEACHING PARENTS HOW TO BECOME PARTNERS IN THE EDUCATION OF THEIR CHILDREN; ENSURING QUALITY TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR ALL CHILDREN; AND ENGAGING THE PUBLIC IN ACTIVE SUPPORT OF EDUCATING ALL CHILDREN.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERS, INCLUDING CELEBRATION AND LUNCH BUNCH FORUMS AND ARTS INTEGRATION INITIATIVES IN SCHOOLS
    Expenses $98,841

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for PARENTS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC

Due November 16, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
57-0907683
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1990
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20C)
Assets (IRS master file)
$223,724
Income (IRS master file)
$109,612

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$109,612$139,528$223,724XML
990June 2024$198,818$228,140$251,967XML
990June 2023$224,049$247,435$283,473XML
990June 2022$212,451$204,403$301,764IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 57-0907683).

Questions about PARENTS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC

What is the EIN of PARENTS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PARENTS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC is 57-0907683.
Is PARENTS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
Are donations to PARENTS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PARENTS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of PARENTS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PARENTS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PARENTS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names GWENDOLYN GARDNER.
Who are the officers and directors of PARENTS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $30,000 (GWENDOLYN GARDNER, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does PARENTS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $109,612, expenses of $139,528 and total assets of $223,724 at year end.

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